Katie Brinkman
Joel Dodich
Katie Brinkman
Joel Dodich
August 8 - 10, 2025
Schedule
Friday, August 8, 2025
Welcome Reception
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
235 Cesar E Chavez Ave SW, 2nd Floor, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Casual attire. Parking is available around the brewery. There will be appetizers and tasty refreshments available. Gluten free beverages will be available.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Ceremony
1:00 pm
6477 Ada Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301
Reception
3:00 pm - 9:30 pm
1400 Maynard Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
Please no jeans.
The venue is an outdoor Pavilion. The reception venue is OK with leaving cars overnight and there will be a trolley running to take people from the reception back to downtown Grand Rapids from 7-10PM.
Travel
Hotel
Canopy by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
Walking distance to the Welcome Reception and downtown bars for any post-reception shenanigans.
Hotel
Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown
Similar is location to the AC Hotel.
Hotel
AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown
Also walking distance to the Welcome Reception, although farther than Canopy, yet still close to downtown bars for any post-reception shenanigans.
Hotel
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Just across the river from downtown and about 1 mile from the Welcome Reception.
FAQs
Question
Is Uber / Lyft prevalent in Grand Rapids?
Answer
Absolutely. Lyft is quite cheap and Uber is reasonable as well.
Question
Are there blocks of hotel rooms reserved?
Answer
Because most hotels in / around downtown Grand Rapids do not offer discounts for blocks of rooms, we do not have any reserved at this time.
Question
What is the groom's preferred method of public transit in Grand Rapids?
Answer
Lime Scooters. Hands down.
Question
Will there be transport to / from the reception?
Answer
There will be a shuttle service running FROM the reception to downtown Grand Rapids from 7PM - 10PM. The reception venue is OK with leaving cars overnight, so we recommend either Ubering or carpooling to the reception.
Question
Is Joey Williams invited to this wedding?
Answer
Against popular opinion, yes.
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